The Swatter: April 15-22

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.

Safety Hazard

Date: Monday, April 15Time: 9:38-9:59 a.m.Location: Hallowell Residence HallSynopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of bicycles blocking an exit door in Hallowell Dorm. Photos were taken and a report was sent to appropriate departments.Status: Dean’s Referral

Sexual Assault

Date: Monday, April 15Time: 1:32 p.m.Location: Delta Upsilon Fraternity HouseSynopsis: A staff member reported that a female resident student notified her that an individual attempted to forcibly rape her sometime during her freshman year. No additional information about the date, time or location are known at this time.Case Update 04/16/2013: Upon receiving additional information the incident occurred on October 29, 2011 at Delta Upsilon Fraternity House and the individual was described as a white male.Status: Title IX Referral

Medical Emergency

Date: Tuesday, April 16Time: 12:43 a.m.Location: Dana Residence HallSynopsis: Public Safety responded to Dana Residence Hall for a female resident student who was sick. Upon evaluation, it was determined the student should be transported to the hospital for further treatment.Status: Cleared

Sexual Assault

Date: Tuesday, April 16Time: 2:55 p.m.Location: Swarthmore College CampusSynopsis: A staff member reported that a female resident student reported that she was sexually assaulted. No additional information about the date, time or location of the incident is known at this time. Matter was referred to the Title IX Coordinator.Status: Title IX Referral

Fire Alarm

Date: Tuesday, April 16Time: 5:41-6:06 p.m.Location: Harvard AvenueSynopsis: Public Safety responded to an alarm at 915 Harvard Avenue. Upon arrival, the property was searched and there was no sign of fire or smoke. The alarm would not reset. Facilities arrived and reset the alarm.Status: Cleared

Investigation

Date: Wednesday, April 17Time: 8:44-10:12 p.m.Location: Parrish HallSynopsis: Information received pertaining to a suspicious email that was received by a staff member. The message did not contain anything threatening or harassing. Report on file for future reference. At the time of this report no further action is required.Status: Inactive

Burglary/Attempted Forcible Entry

Date: Wednesday, April 17Time: 2:43-3:04 p.m.Location: Bullpen AreaSynopsis: A staff member reported that the door to the barn was vandalized and someone possibly attempted to enter the area. The value of the damage is unknown at this time.Status: Cleared

Sexual Assault

Date: Thursday, April 18Time: 6:37 p.m.Location: College AvenueSynopsis: A staff member reported to the Title IX Coordinator that a student reported to her that they were involved in a sexual assault. No additional information is available at this time including date, time, location or names. Matter under investigation.Status: Title IX Referral

Simple Assault/Not Aggravated

Date: Thursday, April 18Time: 9:51 p.m.Location: Swarthmore College CampusSynopsis: A staff member reported that a domestic dispute of a verbal and physical nature occurred between a male and female resident student. No additional information about the students, date, time, location or witnesses are available at this time. Matter under investigation.Status: Investigation

Medical Emergency

Date: Thursday, April 18Time: 10:07-10:36 p.m.Location: Bond LodgesSynopsis: Public Safety responded to a sick female resident student. Upon evaluation, an ambulance was called to transport the student to Hospital.Status: Cleared

Suspicious Odor

Date: Friday, April 19Time: 2:03-2:12 a.m.Location: Wharton Residence HallSynopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of a suspicious odor. Upon Public Safety’s arrival, the cause of the smell was unknown.Status: Cleared

Disorderly Conduct

Date: Thursday, April 18Time: 11:35 p.m.Location: Intercultural CenterSynopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a student urinating in the IC area. Upon arrival, the student was gone and was not identified. Public Safety remained in the area until the party was over.Status: Cleared

Investigation

Date: Friday, April 19Time: 2:00-2:07 p.m.Location: Lamb Miller Field HouseSynopsis: Public Safety responded to the Lamb Miller Fieldhouse for the report of a person with a sword. The person was identified but gone upon the arrival of Public Safety.Status: Investigation

Sexual Assault

Date: Friday, April 19Time: 6:44 p.m.Location: Delta Upsilon Fraternity HouseSynopsis: A report was received from a group of students that a female student was sexually assaulted by a known male resident student in September 2012.Status: Title IX Referral

Theft of Laptop

Date: Friday, April 19Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.Location: Clothier HallSynopsis: Public Safety responded to Clothier Hall for the theft of a resident student’s backpack which contained a laptop. The value is $600.Status: Investigation

Sexual Assault

Date: Saturday, April 20Time: 8:57 a.m.Location: College AvenueSynopsis: At 8:57 a.m. Public Safety received an anonymous report online that a female resident student reported a sexual assault by a male resident student on campus. At this time, no additional information about the date, location or the individuals involved.Status: Title IX Referral

Fire Alarm

Date: Saturday, April 20Time: 12:20-12:28 p.m.Location: Willets Residence HallSynopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of a fire alarm. The cause of the alarm was unattended cooking. The smoke was cleared and the alarm was reset.Status: Cleared

Theft of Wallet

Date: Sunday, April 21Time: 2:34 a.m.Location: Sharples Dining HallSynopsis: A male resident student reported to Public Safety that his wallet was stolen from his coat pocket. The value is $110 and a debit and a credit card.Status: Investigation

Investigation of Person(s)

Date: Sunday, April 21Time: 1:03-1:28 a.m.Location: Wharton Residence HallSynopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of two suspicious males at the exterior of Wharton Residence Hall. The area was checked and one of the persons was identified and then escorted off campus.Status: Closed

Purchase/Consumption/Possession/Transportation of Liquid Malt Brew

Date: Sunday, April 21Time: 12:51-1:13 a.m.Location: Wharton Residence HallSynopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an intoxicated resident female student at Wharton Residence Hall. Upon evaluation, it was determined that the student should be transported to the hospital by ambulance. Student was cited for underage drinking.Status: Cleared/Arrest

Medical Emergency – Intoxication

Date: Sunday, April 21Time: 12:05-12:39 a.m.Location: David Kemp Residence HallSynopsis: Public Safety responded to David Kemp Residence Hall for an intoxicated female resident student and then transported the student to Worth Health Center. Upon evaluation at Worth Health Center, it was determined that the student should be taken to the hospital by ambulance.Status: Dean’s Referral

Date: Sunday, April 21Time: 12:09 a.m.Location: Phi Psi Fraternity HouseSynopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed a student throwing a piece of the temporary lighting installed outside of Phi Psi. Public Safety identified the student, who was also underage and intoxicated.Status: Dean’s Referral